decidua
(de-cid-u-a)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the modified mucous membrane of the uterus during pregnancy.
Example Sentence
The decidua is shed during the parturition process.
More Example Sentences
The decidua changes during each pregnancy.
Synonyms
uterine lining; endometrium
Antonyms
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